Inkjet Digital Press Operator (HP PageWide) - 3rd Shift
About The Position
Seaway is hiring an Inkjet Press Operator to operate its HP PageWide T250 HD high-speed, roll-fed color inkjet web press. The press turns digital files into book blocks used to produce books, journals, and manuals. Printing experience is not required; the company provides paid on-the-job training for candidates who are dependable, comfortable with computers and machines, and attentive to quality. The operator sets up and runs the press, manages digital print jobs, handles paper rolls and consumables, monitors print quality, performs routine care and minor maintenance, troubleshoots issues, records production data, and helps meet production goals. The position works a third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with every third Saturday as needed. The first four weeks of training take place on first shift. The role is based in a modern, climate-controlled production facility. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, airborne particles or fumes, occasional vibration, and high noise; hearing protection is provided. The job has regular physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, handling materials, and lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Requirements
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting when equipment or machinery is not functioning.
- Ability to interpret and follow directions precisely.
- Basic computer skills for entering job details and operating machinery.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfort using computers and touchscreen machine controls.
- Basic mechanical sense and willingness to troubleshoot.
- Excellent collaborative skills and a team-first attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Inkjet or web press experience; HP PageWide experience is a plus.
- Manufacturing experience.
- At least 3 months of related experience or training.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Set up, make ready, and operate the HP PageWide T250 HD inkjet web press.
- Load paper rolls onto the unwinder, thread the web, and perform roll changes.
- Load and manage print jobs from the digital workflow queue.
- Monitor ink levels and handle consumables.
- Perform color and quality checks to ensure jobs meet customer standards.
- Perform routine printhead care and minor maintenance, and troubleshoot issues.
- Record production data accurately.
- Help meet daily production goals, including OEE and on-time delivery.
- Suggest process improvements.
- Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $19.61–$32.00 per hour, plus a $3.00-per-hour third-shift differential.
- Eight-hour shifts.
- Modern, climate-controlled facility.
- Paid on-the-job training.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day 60.
- 401(k) with company match after 6 months.
- Competitive paid time off.
- Monthly team lunches.
- Hearing protection provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
